Nigerians have been urged to continue to sustain it love and patriotism for the country.
Imole Addini of Okun Nation, Doctor Tajudeen Bismillahi gave the charge in his message to commemorate the sixty fifth independence anniversary of the nation.
Doctor Bismillahi said an average Nigerians have always demonstrated resilience, adaptability to situations and the courage to achieve the best out trials and challenges
He explained that the positive traits are noticable in sports events, economic and social aspects from which the nation was once adjudged to be the happiest people on earth.
The politician cum business mogul urged every citizen to reignite to old passion for love, peace, tolerance and patriotism to move the nation forward.
He also called for prayers and support for All Progressive Congress led administration under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saying the party is doing its best to restructure what has been disrupted over the years.
While congratulating Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the members of his cabinet and the entire people of Kogi State on the occasion, the Imole Addini of Okun Nation equally condole with the families of the victims of the boat mishap that occured in River Niger leading to loss of lives.
He urged relevant authorities to work together to prevent such unimaginable tragedy along the waterways emphasizing that with adequate safety measures including life jackets can reduce the numbers of casualties.